Choosing a Quality Car Shipping Company
Posted by Tom Kearns in Uncategorized, tags: auto, auto shipping, auto transport, automotive, business, cars, logistics, moving, relocating, shipping, transportation, trucks, Uncategorized, vehicle shipping, vehicle transportChances are, you have never considered shipping your auto before now, and are overwhelmed by the prospects of choosing a company. There are some steps to take in locating the right company for you that will help you in this process.
An important thing you want to consider is how readily the company offers to show their insurance policy. Do not trust your car to companies which do not cover the cargo they handle. Even if they seem decent, they are not doing to well if they cannot afford insurance. They are either already in a lot of legal trouble or they are just waiting to swindle a few more customers before they close and escape with the profits of an uninsured, ill-managed business (a sort of hit and run strategy, not uncommon among people who would be businessmen, yet who cannot adequately run a business).
Of course you want an honest company, but you also want one that is well-capitalized and can offer several insurance policies for you to select depending upon your requirements. Your personal insurance may not cover your possessions adequately when shipping your auto. Pick a policy from the shipping company that extends your personal policy to cover this excess. This type of policy is known as excess insurance. Primary insurance is also offered which offers coverage independently of any insurance you own. The company should give you a rundown of the types of damage and accidents common to the industry to aid you in your decision of the coverage you need appropriate to your situation.
Now that that is done, you can move to the next part of the process, that of deciding which method of transport is best for you. There are two basic methods of transport in the industry, open or closed transport. Closed carrier trucks are the most commonly used and can be seen trucking almost everyday, everywhere. They are the most popular because they are the cheapest mode of transport and ship promptly. If the weather is good and your car has a long, long trip ahead of it, this is a good option.
Generally shipments by sea use container shipping. The drawbacks of container shipping are the obvious increase in price as well as the less obvious time factor, Auto shipping companies are not quick to ship partial containers so you may have to wait a considerable amount of time before your container is full and ready to depart.
The closed carrier truck transport will cost you more. Also, there can be delays in shipment as this type of carrier will not begin its journey until it is fully loaded. You can get earlier shipment but it will cost you excess fees. The closed carrier does offer protection against inclement weather, flying road debris and theft or vandalism. If your car has to travel a long distance or if it is a rare, expensive, or fragile vintage model, it is worth protecting your investment by choosing the closed container truck.
The dependable companies insure their cargo and will compensate the customer for any damage caused to their vehicle while under their care. They also carry liability insurance of at least $800,000 to cover the damages done to multiple vehicles. Obviously there is no reputable company that profits from the mishandling or harm done to their customers’ property. They want their cargo insured. The dishonest company won’t care and won’t offer adequate insurance and will probably not even mention insurance to you.
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